A People's History of American Empire
by: Howard Zinn, Mike Konopacki, Paul Buhle
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Adapted from the bestselling grassroots history of the United States, the story of America in the world, told in comics form Since its landmark publication in 1980, A People’s History of the United States has had six new editions, sold more than 1.7 million copies, become required classroom reading throughout the country, and been turned into an acclaimed play. More than a successful book, A People’s History triggered a revolution in the way history is told, displacing the official versions with their emphasis on great men in high places to chronicle events as they were lived, from the bottom up.
Now Howard Zinn, historian Paul Buhle, and cartoonist Mike Konopacki have collaborated to retell, in vibrant comics form, a most immediate and relevant chapter of A People’s History: the centuries-long story of America’s actions in the world. Narrated by Zinn, this version opens with the events of 9/11 and then jumps back to explore the cycles of U.S. expansionism from Wounded Knee to Iraq, stopping along the way at World War I, Central America, Vietnam, and the Iranian revolution. The book also follows the story of Zinn, the son of poor Jewish immigrants, from his childhood in the Brooklyn slums to his role as one of America’s leading historians.
Shifting from world-shattering events to one family’s small revolutions, A People’s History of American Empire presents the classic ground-level history of America in a dazzling new form.
Now Howard Zinn, historian Paul Buhle, and cartoonist Mike Konopacki have collaborated to retell, in vibrant comics form, a most immediate and relevant chapter of A People’s History: the centuries-long story of America’s actions in the world. Narrated by Zinn, this version opens with the events of 9/11 and then jumps back to explore the cycles of U.S. expansionism from Wounded Knee to Iraq, stopping along the way at World War I, Central America, Vietnam, and the Iranian revolution. The book also follows the story of Zinn, the son of poor Jewish immigrants, from his childhood in the Brooklyn slums to his role as one of America’s leading historians.
Shifting from world-shattering events to one family’s small revolutions, A People’s History of American Empire presents the classic ground-level history of America in a dazzling new form.
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- Excellent Primer
Overall, a great adaptation of a wonderful book. It provides a slighly different perspective on the USA's history, while gently highlighting patterns and trends, both positive and negative.
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- A biased and inaccurate history
This book presents a biased and inaccurate history of the US. In Zinn's eyes America is the source of evil in the world. This is historical revisionism and political correctness at its worst. Instead of this, I would recommend "A Patriot's History of the United States" by Schweikart.
Rating: - Just another opinion . . . . .
Love or hate it, this book is historically accurate and presents a viewpoint and perspective which is missing even from advanced college level American History courses.For that reason alone, Mr. Zinn must be given credit.Ultimately, politics is simply a matter of opinion -there is no right or wrong and this book (like all history books) is purely political.
Mr. Zinn's politics just happen to be skewed to the left, but there is plenty to learn from him nonetheless.Most importantly ... Read More
Rating: - Great read about the American Empire
This is a great book by Howard Zinn - some things you may already know, others you probably don't and show some of the events that our nation should not be proud of - and, unfortunately, are still pertinent.To demonstrate a reason why an unregulated free market is not a good idea is during the Spanish-American War.In Cuba, according to Zinn, 5,462 soldiers and officers died during the war, but only 379 died as a result of being in battle.The remaining 5000+ died from rotting canned beef from Armour, ... Read More
Rating: - A People's History for the ADHD set
YES, this is a People's History for those with short attention span, but who doesn't have a short attention span these days?A fast and entertaining read.It's interesting, even if you have read Zinn's original Magnum Opus and/or its spawn.
Adding Howard Zinn's personal experience to the tie the stories together really works well, and gives the book a personal element.
This is definitely a PG comic....as in requiring Parental Guidance.I think this would be a great way to introduce ... Read More
- Excellent PrimerOverall, a great adaptation of a wonderful book. It provides a slighly different perspective on the USA's history, while gently highlighting patterns and trends, both positive and negative.
- A biased and inaccurate historyThis book presents a biased and inaccurate history of the US. In Zinn's eyes America is the source of evil in the world. This is historical revisionism and political correctness at its worst. Instead of this, I would recommend "A Patriot's History of the United States" by Schweikart.
- Just another opinion . . . . . Love or hate it, this book is historically accurate and presents a viewpoint and perspective which is missing even from advanced college level American History courses.For that reason alone, Mr. Zinn must be given credit.Ultimately, politics is simply a matter of opinion -there is no right or wrong and this book (like all history books) is purely political.
Mr. Zinn's politics just happen to be skewed to the left, but there is plenty to learn from him nonetheless.Most importantly ... Read More
- Great read about the American EmpireThis is a great book by Howard Zinn - some things you may already know, others you probably don't and show some of the events that our nation should not be proud of - and, unfortunately, are still pertinent.To demonstrate a reason why an unregulated free market is not a good idea is during the Spanish-American War.In Cuba, according to Zinn, 5,462 soldiers and officers died during the war, but only 379 died as a result of being in battle.The remaining 5000+ died from rotting canned beef from Armour, ... Read More
- A People's History for the ADHD setYES, this is a People's History for those with short attention span, but who doesn't have a short attention span these days?A fast and entertaining read.It's interesting, even if you have read Zinn's original Magnum Opus and/or its spawn.
Adding Howard Zinn's personal experience to the tie the stories together really works well, and gives the book a personal element.
This is definitely a PG comic....as in requiring Parental Guidance.I think this would be a great way to introduce ... Read More
